Researchers develop a new material with properties of both antiferromagnets and topological insulators, potentially solving issues with decoherence in quantum computing. The material also has unique applications in dark matter detection.
Researchers investigate the microbiome of Stentor coeruleus and find a distinct bacterial community associated with the ciliate. The study reveals that different ciliates can host unique bacterial populations, highlighting the importance of further research into protistan microbiomes.
Researchers have successfully transmitted light through a two-dimensional molybdenum diselenide crystal, only one atom thick. The distribution of light polarization in space turned out to be similar to the three-colored rapana, with unique effects of spin-orbit interaction in the crystal.
Researchers found that great crested grebes change their egg-laying schedule to coincide with neighboring birds' breeding cycles, utilizing protection services from species like black-headed gulls and black terns. This adaptation allows them to safeguard their nests from predators such as hooded crows.
Researchers have identified a new family of bacteria, Deianiraeaceae, which belongs to the order Rickettsiales and exhibits a unique extracellular lifestyle as a predator. This discovery reveals a significant departure from previously known intracellular parasites.
Researchers have discovered that Arctic micromolluscs can exhibit pseudohermaphroditism due to pollution, providing a new method for environmental monitoring. The study found a correlation between the presence of organic tin compounds and the incidence of this anomaly in snails.